The L’Oréal Research & Innovation Startup Challenge is open for applications! They are looking to partner with early-stage startups and small enterprises in the Asia Pacific Region and beyond, who have unique solutions in the area of Performance Materials and Products, Personalized Beauty Experiences and Sustainable Innovations.

Participants can win the opportunity to work with L’Oréal, gain access to mentors and industry networks through L’Oréal, NUS Enterprise, and Enterprise SG. Two S$5,000 cash prizes and two S$50,000 Startup SG grants are up for grabs!

Potential access to L’Oréal’s leading R&D expertise in beauty

Opportunities for conducting a pilot study with our L’Oréal hubs.

Developing longer term strategic partnerships.

Financial Award

Each winner will receive a prize award of S$5,000. 2 winners will be selected.

In addition both winners will be fast-tracked to the Qualifying Round of [email protected] powered by Startup SG (2nd edition).

Mentorship and Industry Network

Exposure to NUS Enterprise and local network of industry partners, companies, investors and startup mentors

Startup boot-camp or targeted mentorship sessions by NUS Enterprise for startups selected to be in the semi-finals

Industry Exposure

Opportunity to pitch to a wide audience

Gain faster understanding of industry challenges and needs

Unique insights for the shortlisted proposals

Increase prospects for co-creation or co-development activities

Eligibility

This challenge is open to teams in Asia and Beyond. However, if you are selected to pitch in the semi-finals and finals, sponsorship options for the semi-finals and finals are on a case-by-base basis. Please note that while it may not be necessary to pitch in-person at the semi-finals, the shortlisted finalists will have to be present in person for the pitching at the finals.

Application

Submissions of all proposals should include the following:

Explanation of proposed solution addressing the criteria in the respective problem statement

Please be aware that all information disclosed in the application will be on a non-confidential basis. L’Oréal will not require the disclosure of any confidential information or obligations of confidentiality from any individual or entity involved in the process.